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HometalkThoughtful Conversations for Families
Week 16
Thinking Moves
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Focus of this week’s Hometalk
Games
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o The theme of this week’s Hometalk is playing games. Each of the games, as well as being fun, also have talking points.
o As well as the suggested talking points, you could also bring up big ideas such as winning, losing and playing fairly
o Closely related to games is the subject of sport
o Sport is increasingly concerned with promoting equality
o If the games in Hometalk are played between children and adults, will you need to make allowances? Either way!
Further Thinking
International Olympic Committee – what is sport doing to promote racial and gender equality?https://www.olympic.org/news/ioc-takes-a-stand-against-discrimination-and-celebrates-the-power-of-sport-to-fightracism
Which moves might help?
“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” (Attributed to Plato but the origin of this quote is in some doubt.)
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o We understand that in games, there are winners and losers and we appreciate everyone’s involvement.
Caring thinking
Thinking about games in Hometalk
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o We think BACK to how the game went and think AHEAD to the next time we play, coming up with ideas to improve.
Creative thinking
o We work well together when playing games in order to make them fun for everyone.
Collaborative thinking
o We ZOOM in on what went well and what would have made it even better, explaining and giving reasons.
Critical thinking
Thinking Moves
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Thinking Moves for the games in this Hometalk
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ZOOM (in/out)
CONNECT
DIVIDE LISTEN/LOOK
Think BACKThink AHEAD
How did I/we do?
Are these games like any
others?
Can you guess what your
opponent might do?
What were your favourite
parts?
Do I need to change tactics
next time?
List the rules of the game and
different tactics
Is it important to play games?
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Hometalk discussion suggestions
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This is sun cream!
This is a dog salt pot!
This is washing up liquid!
This is a stapler!
o Everyone collects 5 things from around the house – anything, as long as it’s safe!
o Put them all together on a table or on the floor – this picture is what one family did
o Take turns to pick two things and say ‘These go together because…’ and give a reason why they go together
o Keep score – one point for each connection you make
For age 3 – 5 years
o Make a certificate for the family connection champion
o Have a ceremony – with music! - for presenting certificates
Fun Activity
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Hometalk discussion suggestions
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o Did you find anything that can’t be connected?
o Do you get better the more you play?
o Could you play this game with people instead of things you collect?
o LOOK at some of your toys – what connections can you find between them?
o Can you think of any of your favourite TV shows that are connected in any way?
Think BACK – how did you do?
Think AHEAD – prepare a new set of things for next time!
Talking PointsMake it harder!
LOOK at your collection of things
ZOOM in on two
CONNECT – and say why
DIVIDE - take them out of the group – you can’t use these again!
Repeat until you’ve used them all up – if you can!
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Hometalk discussion suggestions
https://vimeo.com/173785170
Walt Disney’s Tortoise and the Hare – the classic story given the classic Disney treatment – 85 years ago! Winning an Oscar, it has the typical Disney soundtrack and sense of fun.
o Why did Hare lose the race?
o Why did Tortoise win the race?
o CONNECT your answers to these two questions – what advice would you give Hare?
o Think BACK - who was the fastest runner?
o ZOOM in on the spectators and DIVIDE their reactions before and after the race – how were they different?
o Which one would you rather have been –Tortoise or Hare? Why?
For age 6 – 9 years Talking Points
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Now play the game – for two players or two teams!
Takes turns to throw the dice. If it lands on:1 - Tortoise moves 1 space2 - Tortoise moves 2 spaces3 - Tortoise moves 3 spaces4 - Tortoise moves 4 spaces5 - Hare moves 5 spaces6 - Hare moves 6 spaces
Who do you think might
win?
Is this a fair game? Why? Or why not?
Is this a game of luck or of
skill?
Can you think of a different way to play?
What rules would you make up?
Which would you rather be –
Tortoise or Hare?
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Hometalk discussion suggestions
For age 10+ years
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o Set up the game as shown, using any objects –coins/cutlery/stones - or just draw it on paper
o Play in pairs, or two teams, taking turns to play
o On each turn, remove as many of the objects as you like from whichever row you like, but you can only remove from one row on each turn
o The person or team to take the last one loses
The Rules
o Would you rather go first or second? Why?
o Is there a way to win?
o Is there a point at which you can say the outcome is guaranteed and that you can predict the winner?
o Does it matter who goes first?
Talking Points
Nim – Ancient Chinese strategy game, perfect for thinking AHEAD!
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Hometalk discussion suggestions
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Think BACK to your last game.
Think AHEAD and develop tactics for next time
o Instead of rows, just bunch the objects together and take 1, 2 or 3 out on each turn
o Try it with an even number of objects and compare it with an odd number. Is it harder or easier either way?
o Try setting the game up in different shapes – does it make any difference?
o Is it possible to guarantee a win for yourself every time?
Variations of NimThinking Moves for Nim
ZOOM in on which move was the most significant
ZOOM out on your performance – are you getting any better?
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Hometalk discussion suggestions
Games for Thinking
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Further web links and games
o If you like the combination of playing games and thinking together, here’s a great book
o Find it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Games-Thinking-Stories-Robert-Fisher/dp/189825513X
o Activity Village – make your own games: https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/make-your-own-games
o Play ‘concentration clap’ – stand facing someone, ready to clap once. Can you both clap at exactly the same time – without counting down?
o Play ‘odd one out’ – take any three random objects. Can you justify each one of them being the odd one out?
o Count with someone else, but each of you saying alternate numbers. Change some of the numbers, for example even/odd/multiples of 3, for actions, such as clap, wink, etc.
o I-Spy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQXzC6zCa48
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